(Wausau) The Children’s Imaginarium, an educational interactive museum, received $3,000 from Prevail Bank in support of its STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) field trip fund. This contribution was awarded through Prevail Bank’s Charitable Contributions Committee. 

The $1,337 was the result of Prevail Bank’s recent Community Shred Event. Prevail Bank pledged $1, up to $1,000, for every pound of paper brought to be shredded; and the community rose to the challenge, bringing in a whopping 5,000 pounds of paper to be safely destroyed and recycled! The public chipped in an additional $337 in donations, bringing the total gift to $1,337.

“The shred event was a win-win,” said Luke Champine, Prevail Bank Branch Manager. “We helped people protect their personal information while supporting a cause that makes a real difference right here in our community.”

The charitable contribution to the Children’s Imaginarium was one of 25 nonprofit monetary gifts. The Committee donated a total of $109,945 to organizations that serve low-to-moderate income households, support local economic growth, provide financial education, or enhance the quality of life for underserved populations across the communities Prevail Bank serves.

Pictured is Julie Bollmann, Executive Director of the Children’s Imaginarium (second from left) accepting the ceremonial checks from Prevail Bank professionals (L to R);  Brittany Sorenson, Credit Analyst; Jazmin Maki, VP Commercial Banking Officer; and Luke Champine.